Day in the life of a nurse, med-surg edition

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

It's so funny because you give us the real tea on what it is like to be a nurse but then you are smiling so deeply when you are with your patients. It's so interesting to see that you really love the job and give it your best, you're always talking about improving.

[@Ricalee86]

You are so inspiring I am a tech currently in school for nursing I wanted to give up just because the nurses are so nasty they refuse to help a tech which is just sad I have left many day in tears😢 I will keep going I’m built for this ❤

[@sonjasimone8244]

❤❤❤❤❤ I feel your pain. I don't stop from 0630 to 1915. No breaks. We had 5 techs show they floated 4. Left me with 53 patients... I do not complain. Ladies can we please build each other up?!?! ❤😢❤😢❤ I am leaving.. I need to finish school.. Keep fight the good fight.. You are amazing! Take care of you.

[@trishatrisha911]

What would we do without you nurses! Thank you ❤❤

[@nalaamour]

We have 6 patients and I'm so ready to move on from med surg. They don't nearly have as much help as they need. When that happens we have to do everything for everyone. It's so unrealistic for one person to do, it's overwhelming and stressful.

[@KendraRN]

It’s so hard! Every time I work up there, I’m amazed with how the nurses push through. Med surg is definitely not for the weak. ICU is so much easier.

[@nalaamour]

@@KendraRN I shadowed the GE lab and it's something I could do and the hours are better. I think each shift has it's pros and cons to it. I need something that's not as hard on the body, and I'm not trying to always work nights.

[@nurseadrianern]

Max should be 5 and based on acuity. Tele 4 and IMC 3

[@applesingleton5157]

I always thought icu was harder (not a nurse, just what i heard).

[@omegasage777]

Yep

[@jenniferortiz9553]

Feels good goin home after shift 😀

[@ladinahollins634]

I stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago. I really love your whole demeanor and outlook on the nursing profession. I am currently waiting to get in the accelerated nursing program for BSN. I love the way you stand up for yourself and don't take any smack from the other race. We need more nurses like you. Keep doing what your're doing and keep putting out content.

[@KendraRN]

Thank you and good luck on your nursing journey!

[@dlady007]

God bless you!

[@yeseniamunoz4557]

New sub! I am an RN working in education but was a former neuro step down/medsurg nurse!

[@LyfeWithLana]

New sub here💞. Also a RN🥰🤗 you make it look so easy! Lol. Love your content!

[@KendraRN]

I should’ve included me being stressed out 90% of the time.

[@matthewramsey5239]

You are my new hero

[@salmatrust6014]

I live in Pennsylvania, our ratio is 1 to 7 or 8!!! No mandatory ratio here. We are also NOT a compact state. The entire day we ran. Sometimes no break sometimes no lunch!!!

[@katrinagarrett9612]

There needs to be a national standard on safe nurse:patient ratios.

[@meredith5541]

Love your posts!!

[@hellobwana]

Your passion is EPIC! Very impressive!

[@NinaAce]

Whew chilllleee. I don't miss bedside nursing. Great video!!

[@KendraRN]

Hahaha!!! What area are you in now?

[@oderadee169]

Love medsurg

[@jaybirdy86]

Yeaaaaaa let me here it for my med surg RNs !!!!

[@AccordingToTawanda]

Great content! Thanks for sharing😊

[@KendraRN]

I appreciate your comment! Thank you ☺️

[@Kaydj14]

You make my heart full with this video. I work on a cardiac tele/ med surg floor. Let me tell you its crazy. We have 4-5 pts and its work. This video is accurate!

[@KendraRN]

It is not easy. Med surg is very challenging.

[@zainabinti5170]

This is why I prefer Trauma and Emergency...

[@HeavenlyFaithful]

Ooh that's nice!! 4 patients on a MS unit! What are the assessments requirements?

[@KendraRN]

Hey there! It’s because the ones I had were chronic vents. Very heavy, wounds, complete care, suctioning. 😬😬😬

[@HeavenlyFaithful]

@@KendraRN I'm glad to see that the unit is having appropriate ratios based on acuity!

[@nalaamour]

@@HeavenlyFaithful right, which is far and few between.

[@alishahawkins8520]

Why I do PACU in outpatient surgery centers and I’ve been a nurse for one year now lol. I am so grateful to all the hospital nurses I personally just can’t handle the stress

[@Yaowza1227]

Whoa 3 vents!? Sounds more like a step down unit and pretty heavy for med-surg. Most med-surg units I’ve worked on have no vents, mostly walkie talkies. Or if they do have vents you only get one vent and 4 ambulatory patients. Hope they weren’t trying to give you a heavy assignment on purpose! Cool vlog

[@KendraRN]

Things have gotten harder, increased ratios and the patients are sicker. Yes 3 vents on a medsurg unit.

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

So Kendra, are you at soul a floor nurse or a critical care nurse? What is your preference? You are a beautiful soul and born for this work. You obviously love it. God bless you for taking such pride in it and taking care of people in need.

[@tiffanywalker1312]

Thanks

[@videovixen203]

I always take my breaks off the unit. And yes, documenting is SO annoying!

[@harfangdesneiges6680]

Madam Kendra. May I suggest you keep your hair attached? It keeps from you accidentaly contaminating yourself and sterile field and is out of the way if doing chest compressions or dressings and if patient "suprises" you with batshit psychosis (and you touch hair that might put NAMD "nosocomial agents of mass destruction" on yourself). I am old school on this as I don't believe in nail polish while working and keep nails at a sensible length, the rationale being knowing how clean they are if there is debris still under the fingernails. Also, I would like to know how you takes notes for later documentation? I've seen taking cellphone or tablet to record, photo, and audio the stuff that will later be put on the computer charting or normal patient charting.

[@Brf111]

Yes, very unhygienic and unprofessional having hair lose.

[@candajackson953]

Wow Where I work as a CNA the RNS did not give bath or clean up patients...The CNA had to do it

[@mariahsisneros7572]

Same. I work as a cna in a SNF and the few times that OT have assisted with a shower is a HUGE relief! Yesterday, I was finally sitting doing my last of my charting at about 15mins til clock out time. The nurse tells me, "Mariah, 3-1 needs a blanket," and she sees that I'm charting my last round. Wtf? You're standing doing nothing, PLUS, a new CNA was already assigned. Smh. The nurses I work with don't do a damn thing to help out and it puts so much stress on us cnas.

[@bonitadavidson7250]

Kendra your videos have really inspired me to become an LPN. The problem I'm having is that schooling requires I get the covid vaccine. Something I'm not gonna do. Got any advice on this?

[@KendraRN]

Can you get an exemption? Other than that most places/schools require it. I understand your reservation to receiving it.

[@mykelsmith-mccoy3047]

Tell everyone I said hi!!!

[@nurseadrianern]

Question- these are long term stable vents?

[@KendraRN]

They are! They’re super busy though🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@vanessasmith4773]

you look beautiful

[@janetvansky3621]

Do you not have any AIDES to do patient personal care???

[@KendraRN]

Rarely and if we do they’re overwhelmed because their assignments can be so heavy.

[@yassyjazzy1394]

Dang u all don’t have no cna s

[@hanskung3278]

Are you a reincarnation of "Ask Nicole?"

[@KendraRN]

Who is that? Is she on KZbin?

[@hanskung3278]

@@KendraRN She used to do nursing vids very similar to yours, check her old vids out.

[@Obekanobee]

Documenting is very ghetto 😂

[@KendraRN]

It’s the downfall of nursing!

[@Brf111]

Why isn’t your hair tied back? Very unhygienic for yourself and for patients.

[@kinkytopdee4401]

Hi Kendra, I am new to your channel and I must say I like you. I like your tenacity and they way you stand up for yourself. I am not a nurse, but I am aware of work force bullying. In my opinion you should right a book for beginner nurses or beginner ICU nurses. Love your channel and your content. Tyfs and peace and blessings over you until next time. 🥰

[@KendraRN]

Hi there! I really appreciate your kind words. I have thought about putting pen to paper, I just don’t know where to start. Thank you for watching, I appreciate you❤️